Business News

With the collapse of payday loan company Wonga and new rules on credit cards, BBC News explains debt.

As Portugal’s golden visa scheme faces calls to be axed, do such initiatives that offer residency to foreign nationals do more harm than good?

Sterling rises nearly 1% against the dollar and 0.5% against the euro amid new hopes of a Brexit deal.

The Tesla founder says UK diver Vernon Unsworth is a “child rapist” without providing evidence.

Britain’s large services sector surprised economists by picking up more strongly than expected last month

Labour MP Ruth Smeeth wants country of origin stamping to encourage more to buy British ceramics.

The company’s head of mobile says development is “nearly concluded”.

Royal Bank of Scotland is halving its network of RBS branches in England and Wales.

The supermarket chain has changed the way it charges for single bananas, doubling the price.

A record one in twelve cars sold in August were hybrid or electric, according to the SMMT.

Controversial US blood-testing company Theranos is to formally dissolve and pay off creditors.

The German car giant unveils its first fully-electric model, with a range of 450km.

Sarah John went from home brewing to being the boss of a business with 25 people.

The change will affect customers in Australia and New Zealand who have a rating below four stars.

The Chinese billionaire Liu Qiangdong was briefly arrested last week but denies any wrongdoing.

UK customers were affected after spending in shops, restaurants and other businesses a week ago.

Regulators uphold complaints against 10 “light-hearted” Facebook posts by the Scottish Gin Society.

The tax request is the latest dispute between Nigeria and Africa’s largest mobile phone operator.

The online retail giant briefly becomes the second US-listed firm to be worth more than a trillion dollars.

The Pontypool-based family firm has enjoyed the explosion in popularity in “free from” products.

The firm claims Stuart Galbraith voided genuine tickets, potentially making fans to pay twice.

Critics burn Nike trainers and clothing in protest at Colin Kaepernick’s appointment as the face of the brand’s new advertising campaign.

The centre will be recruiting specialists in software engineering, data analytics and security.

Sony ends its repair service for the PS2 more than 18 years after the console went on sale.

Wales’ largest housebuilder sees full-year profits up a fifth to £380m.

The Dutch bank said it regretted its errors meant some customers used accounts for money laundering.

Chief executive Paul Pester quits after seven years, in the wake of IT failures at the bank.

BBC News takes a look at the latest technology in the fight against fraud, bribery and corruption.

How dangerous is the “Brazilian butt lift” and why are people having this form of cosmetic surgery?

In Nigeria every day 118 women die giving birth, but one woman has created a life-saving maternity kit to keep them alive.